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The 3rd running of the GPI American Poker Awards has been scheduled for Thursday Feb, 23, 2017 at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills, California.
Poker Insight

GPL China, a new online poker room, US affiliates cash in, Harry Reid allegations and much more.

The Pennsylvania legislature reconvenes on Monday and the collective eyes of the online gaming industry will be focused in on a hearing scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
The Zeitgeist

Aaron Paul back at the GPL, interrupted WSOP coverage, a hearing in Pennsylvania and a new version of RAWA.

Florida Governor Rick Scott's proposed state budget does not include revenue for the Seminole tribe.
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Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and more.

Over a month after it filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, conservative political organization Judicial Watch continued to promote its right-winged agenda by announcing the law suit in a press release this week.
Right-Wing Political Group Continues Media Campaign Against Online Gambling

Political activist group files lawsuit against US Department of Justice over online gambling.

Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow, both former Attorneys General of Utah have been arrested and charged with multiple offences including bribery.
Two Ex Utah Attorneys General Arrested for Bribery

Shurtleff and Swallow allegedly received cash donations from man linked to processing of online poker transactions.

The allegations refer to whether the politicians asked for or received money or other benefits as the result of providing political favors or taking official action. The allegations particularly refer to contributions for online gaming companies in exchange for political support.
DOJ Rejects Calls to Investigate Senator Harry Reid in Connection to Online Poker Scandal

Senators Harry Reid and Mike Lee are in the sights of two Utah prosecutors, but the DOJ refuses to get involved.

Jeremy Johnson alleges Utah Attorney General facilitated an attempted bribe of Harry Reid
Utah Attorney General Linked to Johnson Bribery Scheme

Central figure in SunFirst Bank online-payment processing business alleges attempts to curtail connected FTC investigation.

Both Merge Gaming and Cake Poker Network stopped accepting new players from the state of Utah this week. However, the networks will allow residents of Utah…
Merge, Cake Stop Accepting Utah Residents

Both Merge Gaming and Cake Poker Network stopped accepting new players from the state of Utah this week. However, the…

Last week Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah, authored a letter to leaders of Congress urging them to oppose federalized internet poker and casino gambling.
Utah Governor Lobbies Against Federal Online Gambling Legislation

Last week Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah, authored a letter to leaders of Congress urging them to oppose federalized…

More Extensions Issued to Black Friday Defendants
US Online Poker Legislation: Week in Review March 24

Illinois gets ready to offer online lottery ticket sales, Utah’s Governor signs anti-online gambling legislation and the Kentucky domain seizure case reappears this week in US legislation news.

New Jersey to Hold Senate Committee Meeting on Online Gambling Bill
US Online Poker Legislation: Week in Review March 3

A rundown of the week’s developments in the United States on the path to State and Federal online poker regulation.

Legislation to regulate online poker in the US is being considered on both the federal and state levels. On the federal level, hopes that an online poker bill…
US Online Poker Legislation: Week in Review February 25

A rundown of the week’s developments in the United States on the path to State and Federal online poker regulation.

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